Vehicle Description
Discover Off-Grid Freedom with Hettie the Van!

Introducing Hettie, a remarkable ex-highway maintenance van that has been lovingly converted by hand to offer fully off-grid living. With her sturdy build and thoughtfully designed interior, she’s the perfect companion for exploring the world on your own terms.

Hettie has a proven track record of adventure and reliability, having been lived in full time for the last 2 and a bit years, she journeyed across the UK, Norway, Croatia, France, and beyond. Now, she’s ready to take you wherever your wanderlust desires!

Key features include:
– Off-grid capabilities – Hettie is equipped with solar panels and an eco-friendly power system, allowing you to roam freely without relying on traditional power sources.
– Custom-built interior – Enjoy the comforts of home on the road, with a cozy sleeping area, storage solutions, and a compact kitchenette.

– White Ford Transit 100 T350 RWD with ‘Highway Maintenance’ signage on the back.
– Off grid campervan: ex Highway maintenance van converted by myself.
– L3H3 with additional step on the back
– MOT until March 2025.
– Diesel 2198cc engine.
– Mileage 227,915 (Due to Hettie’s Highway history majority of this is motorway miles)
– Air conditioning.
– 1 Fob key, 2 deadlock keys.
– 6 Speed gearbox.
– 3 belted seats, driver and 2 passenger seats.

This camper is ready for its new owners and travels!

Conversion Description
Hettie’s charm lies in her unique combination of functionality, comfort, and style. Her smart design maximizes space for full-time living and remote working, while the well-equipped kitchen and ample storage cater to everyday needs. Thoughtful features such as safe internal bike storage and a hanging wardrobe provide added convenience. The convertible dinette/bed and pull-out pantry ensure versatility and ease of use, while the generous garage storage is a practical bonus. Hettie’s Scandinavian-inspired ply finish adds a warm and inviting touch to her interior, creating an adventure van that truly feels like home.

Her fully off-grid setup completes the package, allowing you to explore the world without compromising on modern comforts!

What makes Hettie different:
– Tested and lived in full time for the last 2.5 years.
– Fully off grid solar powered and DC-DC setup.
– Lick painted ply finish throughout the van, light, cosy homely feeling.
– Full kitchen
– Dining area
– Compost Toilet

Electrics:
– 2x 160W 12V Renogy Monocrystalline Solar Panels
– Rover Li 30 AMP MPPT Solar Charge Controller with Bluetooth Control.
– Victron DC-DC Charger – Orion-Tr Smart 12/12V-30A Non-Isolated Charger.
– 2 x 2V 130Ah fit-and-forget AGM lead-acid leisure battery.
– Victron Smart Shunt 500A/50mV Battery Monitor.
– Sunshine solar inverter 600W + Controller.
– Dual action fridge/freezer – 34 L fridge capacity and 8 L freezer capacity. 12V compressor fridge.
– 2 x double 12V USB ports.
– 2 x 240v Outlets
– Fiamma roof vent/fan with custom made fan frame.
– 2x Adjustable reading lights over the bed.
– Custom emoji switchboard

Water System:
– Internal water fill point.
– 90L Fresh water tank
– 30L Waste Water tank.
– Shurflo 12v, 30psi, 7 Lpm Pressurised Water Pump
– Fiamma Water Expansion Tank Acumalator A20

Kitchen:
– Cutlery partitioned cutlery drawer (Essential Cutlery included)
– Cupboard under the stove with 3 shelves, non slip mats and Ikea peg board to keep everything secure.
– 2x Spiceracks.
– Cupboard underneath sink contains fresh water, waste water and cleaning storage/bin space.
– 2 Hob Gas cooktop (not connected up to electric however the wire is in place should you wish to connect).
– Large luxury undermounted matt black Sink with a swivel and extendable tap. Two flow settings.
– Slide out pantry.
– Real wood vaneer countertops.
– Wipe clean ’tile effect’ splash back.

Living Area:
– 4 draws.
– 2 overhead cupboards.
– Full height wardrobe with hanging space and shelves.
– Triclicks 12V 5KW Air Diesel Heater with Silencer LCD Switch Remote Control 5.5L Tank.
– Book shelf
– Adjutable swivel table.
– Sofa converts down into a bed. Memory foam layer.
– Reading lights for night.

Toilet:
– Sleek Simpaloo Compost toilet system.
– Hidden under extra seated area at the front of van.
– 12V Fan and Carbon Filter.

Gas:
– Underslung 20L LPG gas tank.
– All gas tank fill converters, spare gas fill cover.

Garage:
The van was specifically built to enable full time van life/off grid van living while carrying all our adventure gear. The space under the bed/dinnet is split into three sections.
Section 1:
– Full height of bench perfect for storing bikes/extra food/bulky items.
– This area is also naturally a cool spot in the van perfect for wine/beers anything you want to chill.
Section 2:
– Height of the floor.
– This area contains the heater.
– Great to store any other bulky adventure gear. (i.e paddle boards)
Section 3:
– The very back of the space contains the elextrical system.
– The front of the space is split into two shelves; Top shelf for additional storage (lino flooring), Bottom shelf contains the fuel tank for the heater and more storage space.
– Protective rubber flooring throughout the base.

Miscellaneous:
– Smoke and Carbon Monoxide Alarm
– Fire safety blanket
– Tracking device fitted.
– Stoplock stearing wheel lock.
– Thermal blinds/covers throughout.
– Thermal curtain to divide the cab from the rest of the van
– All drawers and cupboards have magnets and some additional secure locks.

Extras:
– All original build blue prints for your reference.
– Omina Stove.
– First Aid Kit
– Snow Chains and EU travel kit.
– Aux cable for front cab of van.
– General van maintenance supplies i.e Rubber protection spray for gas tank, coolant, De-Icer, spare electrical parts.
– Back seat storage.

The not so good:
– Sliding door handle is broken on the outside (didn’t fix as actually saw this as a added security)

I will be sad to let her go but relocation to the otherside of the world means its time to pass her on to someone else to explore in!
If you have any questions, please don’t hesitate to ask!